United StatesThis application offers a unique approach to project management, which represents your project not just as a plan, but as a coordinated mechanism moving towards the goal. The original technique allows you to break down project objectives into smaller goals, processes and resources, but not get lost in the details, but always see the overall structure of the project as a whole. After all, project management is not a mechanical observance of the plan, but the achievement of project goals, which should not be overlooked. The application combines the classic project approach based on Gantt charts and project management through workflow diagrams. As a rule, Gantt charts are ideal for presenting project schedules, but they are not so convenient for reflecting the complex structure of the relationship between processes, goals and resources. More formally, the program allows you to build a customized, based on the BPMN notation, PERT diagram of the project (with events and processes at nodes). Then this description of the project is used to generate a Gantt chart and track the progress of the project. So, inShort is a powerful project and business process management tool, which can be applied not only in office but also for personal purposes. You can further explore the capabilities of the program with the detailed interactive User Guide. Key features of the application: • Building the diagram of processes and resources of the project (PERT network diagram of the project, based on BPMN notation). • The ability to drill down the elements of workflow diagrams. • Tracking the execution of the project. • Integration with the standard Calendar. • Displaying the list of project tasks in the form of a Gantt chart. • Separation of physical and information flows of the project. • Ability to specify the expected time of execution, both directly and parametrically. • Export of charts into PDF files and OPML outlines. • Project management according to the methodology of the Theory of Constraints. • Working calendars taking into account various schedules of work for implementation of tasks. • Work resources and their assignment to tasks. • Queues of tasks: organize the work with active tasks in accordance with the elements of the GTD methodology. • Checklists for diagrams — monitor the sequence of actions for project management step by step. Advanced features of project management in accordance with the Theory of Constraints technique: • finding the critical path; • positioning of time buffers of the project; • calculation of buffer sizes; • calculation of late starts for feeding paths of the project; • tracking of time indicators during project execution. *** inShort Pro — application version for experienced and advanced users, contains advanced and service functions useful for in-depth work with diagrams. Functions included in inShort Pro: • Working with layers of diagrams; • inReview: publications of user diagrams surveys by experienced project managers, indicating successful findings and weaknesses in the diagrams. The procedure for sending diagrams for analysis is described in the Terms of Use. The inShort Pro version is available by monthly subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. inShort Pro Subscription Terms of Use link: http://www.shortki.com/inShort/proTerms.html *** Cannot solve a problem? Draw it inShort and sort things out with it there. It's like voodoo but it works.
Never got the hang of it
Tried for years, but unless you use it all the time, the learning curve seems to be the same each time I try a new project. Maybe for a regular user... just not me.
United StatesA Gem!
inShort is a clear, beautifully-cut gem in a sea of sand — a gift of programming and design, a work of such exemplary sophistication that a beginner can get started within minutes, and a project designer or programmer will find new insights in every diagram. We all deal with processes. inShort will teach you to describe them, understand them, use them, and ultimately design them well. Start with the User Guide which delightfully educates you about the interface and the concepts, screen objects, and skills you'll develop using the program itself. From there, leap into this rigorous, flexible world of diagramming processes. Very highly recommended 👏 👏 👏 .
United StatesCreative approach to project management
I've owned inShort for at least 3 years and have attempted to get my arms around it more than a few times. Project management is one of those topics I aspire to learn but I allow my normal work to consume any good intentions. I work as an engineer at a company that has lofty goals but lacks in process. It’s exhausting trying to second guess what priorities should be when everything is pressing. I can’t just cruise and let someone above decide what should be done. Covid has made communication difficult and there is a labyrinth of complexity to navigate with many players involved. Work is mostly Windows centric so I was also reluctant to do a Mac solution. All that aside, I spent a couple of days going through the tutorial this week and feel like the lights came on. I was so inspired by what inShort brings to the table I purchased the recommended book, “The Goal”. I read the first chapter last night and feel like there’s hope to understand some of the blunders I’ve made over my career that I don’t want to repeat. For me it’s about clarifying what the steps need to be by first understanding the choices. The price was right and the functionality offers the depth needed. One issue I have noticed is the cloud sync seems flawed. I’m willing to work on my Mac but it would be nice to have the phone sync correctly with it. There are a few non-compliant issues as well like not being able to tab through different settings. This is minor though. I’m pleased the developer has been committed to keeping the app updated. Thank you for this jewel that took me so long to appreciate.
United StatesPricey but worth it!
This is a very mature and feature-rich application that makes diagramming of processes a breeze. I first downloaded this application in 2015 for use in diagramming processes at a hospital / clinic when they were customizing an EMR. It enabled me to communicate processes easily and clearly. I have also noticed impressive automation of routine tasks. For example, when you create a new project, you put down any goals and resources, and this software package There is an affordable "Pro" subscription that adds Layers and other diagramming features that are extremely useful to me. It annoys me that this is a subscription instead of something I can purchase, but I am sure there is a reason for that. Potential Areas of Improvement 1. Blocks in the middle tab of the navigator are unnecessarily huge, demanding extra scrolling. I would like the option to "Zoom In" or "Zoom Out" on this pane to adjust these building blocks to my liking. 2. User interface for Property Section is confusing and disorganized. Is there a reason for the huge amount of "white space" below the upper section of this pane. I don't feel like this meets Apple UI design guidelines in that the appearance of these tabs (for example, bringing the bottom section upward ... more in the middle of the field of view). Yes, I'm very detail-minded, but it really is suboptimal. 3. Layer visibility is not intuitive - I would like check boxes for layer visibility to be present all the time to turn layers on or off. The layers can be "checked" or "unchecked" at certain times but not other. Anyway, the bottom line is that this is a superb process flow diagramming tool that I have used. I have used several project management and diagramming products (such as Visio, for example). If you need a tool like this, I'm sure you will be very happy with this product.
United StatesCould be the best
This is one of the best flow chart/prog management packages available, with one very large caveat - NO WINDOWS SUPPPORT! I am in the process of reluctantly transfering all my inShort work to Microsoft Visio (inferior to inShort on so many levels). An unfortunate shame that the developers are Mac-centric. This is the primary reason inShort is not used by the masses.
United StatesYou Need To Get Into It
As several others have pointed out, inShort is an incredibly powerful tool once you actually learn how to use it. It has been around for a long time and Jury seems like a committed developer--adding new features and fixing bugs. It is almost a one-stop tool for process modeling, project planning and concentrating information. But you have to be willing to invest the time. Once you get over the learning curve, it's great.
United StatesinShort
A super powerful app once you understand the basics. I am looking forward to using it to develop apps, think through business process, and plan complex projects. I think it would be beneifical to users to have a video showing them the basics in addition to the tutorial included within the app.
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• Improved compatibility with different versions of macOS. • Improved stability of the application.
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